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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 21, 2012
Filed:
May. 14, 2008
Igor Mezic, Goleta, CA (US);
Frederic Bottausci, Santa Barbara, CA (US);
Jason S. Spievak, Santa Barbara, CA (US);
Peter J. Strand, Santa Barbara, CA (US);
Igor Mezic, Goleta, CA (US);
Frederic Bottausci, Santa Barbara, CA (US);
Jason S. Spievak, Santa Barbara, CA (US);
Peter J. Strand, Santa Barbara, CA (US);
The Regents of the University of California, Oakland, CA (US);
Abstract
An apparatus, a method and a process to achieve manipulation of particles and/or solutions through the use of electrokinetic properties are disclosed. The manipulation is performed using a disposable device positioned on top of a stage for purposes of powering the electrodes. The fluidic solution is brought into contact with the active part of the device and then manipulated.